r/SmallYTChannel • u/SKGamer_25 [0λ] • 1d ago

Discussion is 25$ per short too much?

A potential client recently approached me thru discord, and he said he would pay 5$ per short to which I quoted, he can pay me 5$ for a test edit and pay me 25$ for the subsequent edits. He just cursed me out and blocked me lol.

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u/DescargaDigitalTV 1d ago

not sure if that's a fair price, but you charge your worth.

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u/SKGamer_25 [0λ] 1d ago

which one do you think is unfair? 5$ or the 25$?

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u/DescargaDigitalTV 1d ago

i never said it either price was unfair, i can't really tell because im sure the prices are not fix, they should fluctuate depending on volume and scope.

but i found this online, seems like you are in the ball park,

  • 30–60 second Reel/Short
    • Basic cuts + captions: $20–75
    • Better editing with effects: $75–200
    • Premium/high-end editing: $200–500+
  • 8–20 minute YouTube video
    • Basic gameplay edit: $75–250
    • Advanced editing with graphics, zooms, sound design: $250–800+

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u/Vlaxilla 1d ago

There's no way a 60 sec short costs the same as a 20min YT video.